The flagship AI Act entered into force last year but its obligations will kick in over several years -- with pressure mounting on Brussels to delay or review some to ease the burden on the industry.

"We are hearing concerns from the industry and from our member states," European Commission digital spokesman Thomas Regnier told reporters.

The EU executive is expected on November 19 to unveil a broader package of measures to simplify digital legislation and cut red tape, which Regnier said "would be the appropriate framework to address some of these concerns".

"No decision has been taken at this stage, but a reflection is of course ongoing," he said.

Asked about pressure from the United States, where industry giants and President Donald Trump's administration have pushed for softer touch EU tech regulations, Regnier said the bloc remained committed to enforcing its rules.

"We are fully behind the AI Act, and no pressure from anywhere will impact us," he said.

Possible adjustments could include extending implementation deadlines to give companies more time to comply.

Henna Virkkunen, the commission's digital chief, had already floated the idea of easing compliance earlier this year, suggesting that some flexibility might be needed to help businesses adapt.